Akufo-Addo Storms Daddy Lumba's Residence to Pay Tribute, Gets Emotional in Video
- Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived at the residence of Daddy Lumba to pay tribute after his untimely death
- The former President got emotional and shed tears while pondering over the demise of the music legend
- Netizens who saw the video were overwhelmed with emotions as they expressed their views in the comments section
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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was filled with grief when he visited the late Daddy Lumba's residence to commiserate with his bereaved family.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the former president was visibly distraught and almost in tears during his visit to the music legend's East Legon house.
Source: Instagram
Nana Akufo-Addo was accompanied by former Chief of Staff Frema Osei Opare, the former National Lottery Authority Director-General Sammy Awuku, and the former Presidential Secretary Nana Asante Bediatuo during his visit to Lumba's family.
Akufo-Addo gets rousing welcome at Lumba's residence
Before meeting Lumba's family, the former President was warmly welcomed by some astute NPP members who were already at the residence.
He beamed with excitement as he exchanged pleasantries with them; however, he could not contain his grief later, when he met with Lumba's family.
Source: Instagram
Daddy Lumba passes away, breaking hearts
The untimely passing of the highlife music icon Daddy Lumba has hit his family and loved ones hard, and they are in a state of mourning.
Daddy Lumba passed away on July 26, 2025, after a brief illness. He was taken to the Bank Hospital, where he succumbed on that fateful Saturday.
Scores of Ghanaians have thronged his residence to pay tribute and commiserate with his bereaved family.
Videos from the late musician's house showed a sad atmosphere as some family members gathered to grieve.
Watch the video of Nana Akufo-Addo almost in tears below:
What's Akufo-Addo's relationship with Lumba?
Daddy Lumba played an instrumental role in President Akufo-Addo’s political success during the 2016 and 2020 elections.
The music legend released the hit song 'Nana Ye Winner', which significantly contributed to the former President’s victory in the 2016 presidential election.
Nana Akufo-Addo was heartbroken during his visit to the late musician's residence and almost broke down in tears, in a video that has since gone viral.
Watch the video of former President Akufo-Addo at Lumba's residence below:
Ghanaians console Akufo-Addo over Daddy Lumba's death
Netizens who saw the video of Nana Akufo-Addo mourning Daddy Lumba were heartbroken. Many in the comments section consoled him with some comforting words.
@Oobedhopes wrote:
"Who’s the lady speaking, please? She’s well spoken and must have known the culture well. Someone kindly tag her for me."
@Deborah Dens wrote:
"Barima nsu. Nana menu."
@Konadu Takyi wrote:
"He helped his political career. This is very sad."
Daddy Lumba's 1st wife arrives from Germany
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba's first wife, Akosua Serwaa, arrived in Ghana from her base in Germany following his passing.
She was accompanied by businessman Kennedy Agyapong (Kenpong) and others to visit Lumba's residence.
Photos of Akosua Serwaa, which emerged online upon her visit, have won her admiration among social media users.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
